Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,630
Total Quantity
90.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+113%

RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 3,630 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,572 to the NHS. This is 113% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
284

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,630
Total Quantity90,370
Total NHS Cost£2,572
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+113%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,630 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+113% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.